Japanese actor Yosuke Kubozuka is all set to appear in Gomusin, hailing from writer-director Bryerly Long. The film marks the debut venture of Average Plus Productions, Nastasja Borgeot's new banner, which produces it with Generation 11 situated in Japan. Long is set to direct it from her screenplay, based on Borgeot's original idea.

Gomusin follows a woman based in the UK who hails from Korean and Japanese descent. The woman gets a letter with gomusin, a Korean shoe featuring the engraved term 'Tokyo'. Then, the woman visits Japan to unlock the mystery around the shoe and encounters a Japanese person (Kubozuka) with a hidden past who comes from Korean descent.

Kubozuka, who won the Japanese Academy Award, is popular for his roles in the Martin Scorcese directorial Silence, Tokyo Vice, and Giri/Haji.

“Gomusin relates to a seldom-discussed chapter of Japanese history, one that I find deeply fascinating,” said Borgeot about the film. “It is a narrative marked by pain, but more importantly, by the quiet strength that led to reconciliation and harmony. The stories from this period continue to echo through the generations, subtly shaping the cultural and political landscape of the region today.”

Production on the film, which will mainly be in English, will begin next year.